Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-17
NORMAL NOTES.
TUESDAYS SESSION.

| Time flies rapidly in institute work
| The hours seem minutes.
We are only well interested in recitation,
when the relentless monitor taps promptly
the bell in the hall and the recitation must
close
We get fully aroused on the next subject
only to meet with tie same disappointment
tine allotted period seems too short.
| Prof. Mcneil believes that when the great
decree ''Thou shalt earn thy bread by the
sweat of thy brow went forth from
the Garden of Eden, that it not
only extended to all the coming gen.
erations of the world, but that it
was fraught with special significance to the
school teacher.
century, must meet and solve many perplex-
ing problems. He must meet face to face
| the practical questions of the times, must
consider them in relation to his pupils as
well as to society in general. To do this,
aside from the physical and special efforts re-
CURED, will wiring giant drops from the brow
of the conscientious teacher.
Prof. McNeil's classes in mental science,
arithmetic, methods and reading were con-
Quoted in his inimitable way with credit to
himself aud benefit to the pupils
Prof. Shull, as is his custom, taught gram
mar. constitution and physiology. He I'M
derstands his work so well that his explana-
tions are always clear and concise. His
pupils cannot fail to learn.
Prof. Naylor, as usual, was supplied with
appliances and instruments to impress his
instruction upon his classes. The professor
is ingedious. He illustrated practically at
mospheric action, and pressure as shown
upon different kinds of pumps. Besides
natural philosophy, Prof. Naylor teaches
history, geography and book keeping.
Prof. Phillips had larger and more attentive
classes than usual. He gives special attention
to reading, photography and penmanship.
As usual we were honored with distin- |
guished visitors.
Institute was addressed by E. p. Brown, |
president city board OF education. Mr.. Brown |
urged that Kansas should make talented men |
and women of her citizens-this could be done
directly through the teachers influence in the
schools and communities. He stated that |
Kansas education should produce lofty, stall
wart minds, that our leading citizens in the
future should be those reared under the
Denigreant infiunce of our own educational
facilities. The public schools are responsible
;or the training and culture Of alarge major
ty Of our people.
Therefore It's through this avenue that the
people must be reached
The teacher is the most important factor to
,e considered. Hence the responsibility of
he teacher in this great work whose out
growth and development embraces not only
he present but all the future years of life.
When Mr. Brown concluded Mr.. r. ".
Turner, editor of the Western School Journal,
made a brief address.
He, from his own experience and observa-
ion, pointed out the needs and OBJ
ects of schools in this and other counties
md suggested remedies that in some instances
would be a benefit. He agrees with the
most of the teachers that q course Of gradua-
ion in district schools. We hope all who
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will endeavor to make the course of study
raded and systematic.
More teachers are enrolled.
The county superintendent is keeping an
record OF membership and proceed
1gs.
1t was considered that the day was the
est and most profitable of any up to date.
Let us have more spirited discussions !.
suppose we do not agree. That's all right
ach can differ from others and all have
God authorities to sustain them.
We know the anecdote of the pronunciation
either. One man said it was proper to +
~ either, the other said it was i-ther. They :;
greed to allow third party to settle the .
spnte He, an Irishman, said it was =
naithur fur it was Arthur" All went home ),
Apply.
Though we cannot agree on many subjects,
UGH good comes from wide awake, lively .
scussions
A. r. Taylor, president of the normal G,
hool, will lecture before the institute, :;
thursday evening g
Subject of lecture "Tests and Tenures"
Everybody is invited. We may expect an
feast from this great and gifted
an.
Do not forget the time and subject. The
ace will be made known later. N
Notwithstanding the fact that success T
owned the efforts of the day, notwithstand CT
e the fact that the hours were laden with tc
4 Al :.
I'd enthusiastic, this reporter went home tc
it'll heavy heart. 81
The music at the close Of the exercises was st
nitted, and he did not get to march.